Praggnanandhaa to Sport Aaquib Wani's Jersey Under Adani Sportsline’s Garv Hai Initiative
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Ahmedabad, March 24 (NationPress) Adani Sportsline has officially launched the jersey for its premier athlete program, Garv Hai, designed by the acclaimed Aaquib Wani. This jersey will serve as the standard official kit for all participants in the 'Garv Hai' initiative, spanning various sports disciplines.
Created by Wani, who has previously designed kits for the Indian national cricket team and the Indian delegations for the upcoming Summer 2024 Olympics and the 2022 Asian Games, the Garv Hai jersey embodies the essence of India's youth. It stands for pride, ambition, and excellence—key values of the Garv Hai initiative, which aims to nurture future sports champions in India and support their journey from grassroots to elite levels, aspiring to represent the nation on international platforms.
This collaboration further solidifies Adani Sportsline’s ongoing partnership with Wani, following his role in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, where he designed the official marathon jersey and inaugurated the event, which saw participation from over 24,000 runners, celebrating the Indian Armed Forces as part of the #Run4OurSoldiers initiative.
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, stated, "We are thrilled to present a unique jersey for our Garv Hai program athletes, who embody the spirit of India. This jersey represents more than just a kit; it symbolizes belief, aspiration, and unity across various disciplines. Aaquib Wani has skillfully captured this essence in his design. The positive feedback we received for the marathon jersey he created compels us to continue and deepen our collaboration with him through this significant partnership."
Aaquib expressed his thoughts on the Garv Hai jersey, stating, “It is a privilege to design a jersey that brings talented athletes together under one identity. The design showcases pride, resilience, and ambition—values that resonate with both the athletes and the initiative. I look forward to seeing athletes like Praggnanandhaa R, Nupur, Poymantee, and others proudly wearing this jersey as they advance on their journeys.”
Garv Hai is a nationwide initiative launched by the Adani Group aimed at fostering India’s future sporting talents and aiding them in achieving excellence on both a national and international level.
The roster of athletes under the Garv Hai initiative includes Praggnanandhaa R, Poymantee Baisya, Manisha Gadhia, Abhimanyu Singh Bhati, Ashok Kumar, Nurjahan Noorali Jamani, Lakshmi Jadala, and Nupur Sheoran.